Who we are

Website: https://fair.me.uk
What we do: We publish independent reviews, comparisons and guides. Some pages include clearly labelled affiliate links to partner sites.
Data controller: Fair.me.uk
Contact: admin[at]fair.me.uk

Summary

We collect only what we need to run this site, improve content, and manage subscriptions or messages you send us. We don’t sell personal data. When you click an affiliate link and go to a retailer or booking site, their privacy practices apply.

Data we process on this site

1) Analytics and performance

What: page views, clicks, approximate location (country/region), device type, IP address (may be anonymised), user agent, referrer.
Why: to understand which content is useful and to keep the site fast and reliable.
Legal basis: Legitimate interests (site performance and insights). If we use non-essential analytics cookies, we rely on your consent.

2) Contact forms and email

What: information you submit (name, email, message) and our replies.
Why: to respond and keep appropriate records.
Legal basis: Legitimate interests (responding to enquiries) or consent if you explicitly give it.

3) Newsletter subscriptions (if enabled)

What: your email address and subscription preferences; delivery and open/click events.
Why: to send you the newsletter you requested and measure basic engagement.
Legal basis: Consent (you can unsubscribe anytime).

4) Comments (if enabled)

What: the comment you post, name, email (if requested), IP address and user agent (for spam prevention).
Why: to publish your comment, prevent abuse and comply with our site rules.
Legal basis: Legitimate interests (community management and anti-spam).

5) Security and logs

What: IP address, requested URLs, timestamps, HTTP status, referrer and user agent captured by our server and security tools.
Why: to detect and block attacks, diagnose errors and ensure availability.
Legal basis: Legitimate interests and, where applicable, legal obligation.

6) Affiliate links

Our content may contain affiliate links to third-party sites. Clicking one may add an identifier to the link or the destination site so the merchant can credit us for referrals. We do not identify you from these identifiers on this site. Once you leave our site, the merchant’s privacy policy applies.

Cookies and similar technologies

We use essential cookies to operate this site. If we use non-essential cookies (e.g., analytics), we’ll ask for your consent via a banner. You can change or withdraw consent at any time via Cookie Preferences (if available).

• Essential: required for core functionality and security.
• Analytics (optional): help us understand traffic and improve content.
• Embedded content: videos, maps or social embeds may set their own cookies when you view them.

How we use your data

• Publish and improve content and site features.
• Respond to messages and manage newsletter subscriptions.
• Protect the site from abuse and technical issues.
• Compile aggregated, non-identifying statistics.
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.

We do not sell personal data.

Sharing and processors

We share data only with service providers who help us run the site, under appropriate contracts:

• Hosting/CDN/security: Hostinger.com
• Email/newsletter: Hostinger.com
• Analytics: Google.com
• Spam protection/backups/maintenance: Updraft

Some providers may be outside the UK/EEA. When we transfer data internationally, we use recognised safeguards (e.g., the UK IDTA or EU SCCs with UK addendum).

How long we keep data

• Server/security logs: up to 12 months (shorter if feasible), then deleted or anonymised unless required longer for security/legal reasons.
• Contact emails: as long as needed to handle your request and for reasonable record-keeping.
• Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe or we close the list, plus a brief period to record the unsubscribe.
• Comments: remain visible until removed under our site rules; related moderation logs kept as needed.

Your rights (UK GDPR)

You can request to:

• Access the personal data we process.
• Rectify inaccuracies.
• Erase data in certain circumstances.
• Restrict or object to processing where applicable.
• Port data you provided to us, where technically possible.
• Complain to the UK Information Commissioner’s Office: https://ico.org.uk

To exercise your rights, contact admin[at]fair.me.uk. We may need to verify your identity.

Children

This site is not directed at children under 18. If you believe a child has provided personal data here, contact us so we can delete it.

Security

We use reasonable technical and organisational measures (HTTPS, hardened hosting, least-privilege access, regular updates) to protect data. No website can guarantee perfect security.

Changes to this policy

If we make material changes, we’ll update the Effective date above and, where appropriate, post a notice on this page.

Contact us

Email: admin[at]fair.me.uk
Data controller: admin[at]fair.me.uk